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Appeal launched to find a missing 63-year-old woman
AN APPEAL has been launched to find a keen walker who has not been seen since yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Helen Bunney was last seen on North Berwick’s Lochbridge Road. Police have urged members of the public to help find the 63-year-old
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Plans for supermarket in expanding village move step closer
PLANS for a new supermarket in Wallyford have moved a step closer. East Lothian Council’s planning department gave advertising consent to Tesco for various signs at the new store, which will be located between the village’s primary and secondary
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Sailing club helps RNLI ahead of islands race
DUNBAR Sailing Club has boosted the coffers of the town’s RNLI ahead of a special event. The sailing club held its annual general meeting recently, before a coffee morning and cake-off. The event raised £130 towards its RNLI 200 All Hands On
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Victory at end of penalty shootout secures famous cup double for Hi Hi
HADDINGTON Athletic were celebrating a cup double at the weekend after a nerve-jangling penalty shootout triumph. Two youth cup finals were played at the club’s Millfield ground on Sunday, with the Hi Hi represented in both. In the under-13s
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New bus service launching to connect Wallyford with Dundee
A NEW bus service connecting East Lothian with Dundee is launched next week. Ember has confirmed the E1X service will link Wallyford to Edinburgh, Kinross and the City of Discovery. The new route is launched on Tuesday. A spokesperson for
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Plans for 92 homes, part of a £31m development, given the green light
Plans for 92 new homes in Tranent as part of a £31 million residential development have been given the go-ahead by planners Avant Homes Scotland will deliver 92 new homes in the town at a new development called Thistle Meadows, located off Scott
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Music fans invited to enjoy 'The Sensational '60s Experience' in town
MUSIC fans are being offered the chance to step back in time to enjoy ‘The Sensational ’60s Experience’. Live music will fill Haddington Corn Exchange with a feel-good factor. Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich will be joined by The Trems, The Fortunes
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Former champion confirmed among star-studded Scottish Open line-up
FORMER Scottish Open champion Xander Schauffele will try to regain his title when he tees off at The Renaissance Club this summer. The world number four is among the latest names – alongside home favourite Robert MacIntyre and rising star Tom Kim
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TSB to close more than 30 branches, including one in East Lothian
ONE of the two remaining TSB branches in East Lothian will close its doors for good later this year. The branch on Haddington’s Court Street will shut on September 5, leaving Musselburgh as the only county town with a TSB. More than 35 branches
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Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets to mark 70 years with dinner
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will continue for Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets with their anniversary dinner on Saturday, June 1. The event, to mark 70 years of the sea cadets in Musselburgh, will be held at Ravelston House Hotel
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Plans for reservoir to irrigate crops at farm
POTATOES, carrots, cabbage and other vegetables could all benefit from a proposed new reservoir. Plans have been drawn up to create the “small reservoir” at Luffness Mains Farm, near Aberlady. Drawings are with East Lothian Council for the
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Armed police seen in quiet village street
A resident of a quiet village has told of the "terrifying" experience of seeing an armed police officer on top of a neighbour's garage roof. Emergency services were called to Longniddry last night with more than half a dozen police cars attending
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Treble triumph for talented Ross High Ladies hockey players
A “TINY” club is celebrating an impressive treble after a nerve-jangling end to the season. Ross High Ladies Hockey Club won two league titles and also clinched a cup to wrap up a remarkable campaign. Donna Hill, who coaches the club alongside
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Application submitted to allow more youngsters at childminding service
A POTENTIAL increase in youngsters using a North Berwick childminder has resulted in a planning application being sent to East Lothian Council. Duncan Barbour, of the town’s Netherlaw, has applied to the local authority’s planning department for
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Edinburgh Airport to trial 'free parking' as part of bag drop changes
EDINBURGH Airport is to allow some passengers to park for free this summer as part of a bid to help them beat the rush at check-in on the morning of their flight. Those who have already booked for a morning flight in addition to purchasing a car
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New plans could see attic of flat on High Street turned into accomodation
ACCOMMODATION could be created in the attic of a flat on Cockenzie High Street. Plans lodged with East Lothian Council show that the existing two-bedroom flat would be split in two to create two maisonettes. Designs from J&S Thompson Developments
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Police officers and emergency services called to village street
ARMED police were called out to Longniddry yesterday (Tuesday) evening. More than half a dozen police cars were called to the village’s Cotlands Park at about 5.45pm. UPDATE: Armed police seen on rooftop Other emergency services vehicles
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county man assaulted man and then turned on police
A COUNTY man will have to carry out unpaid work in the community after attacking a man by pushing him to the ground and kicking him to the head. Liam Donaldson, of North High Street, Musselburgh, assaulted Justin Main by pushing him and them striking